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History:

Home of Philip and Fannie Hunt in 1930s. They owned the “Talmadge House” 4320 W. Cedarhurst off and on from 1927 to 1947 when it was sold for taxes. (Source: Los Angeles City Directory, 1930-1931.) Philip and Frances Hunt purchased the house in 1927 while building their 4320 Cedarhurst Circle castle. The Hunts lived here whenever they leased their Cedarhurst property to celebrities.

1930 Census:
1946 No. Serrano Avenue (Value: $25,000): 1) Philip Hunt, owner and head of household; 61 year old white married male; married at age 28; born in Pennsylvania; parents born in Pennsylvania; not working. 2) Frances Hunt, wife; 54 year old white married female; married at age 21; born in Massachusetts; parents born in New York; not working. 3) Hannah Kuetz, mother-in-law; 75 year old white female widow; married at age 17; born in New York; parents born in Germany; not working. 4) Fred Williams, servant; 43 year old single Negro male; born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia; a chauffeur in a private family.

1940 Census:
1946 Serrano Avenue (Value $15,000): 1) Philip Hunt, head of household; white married male 71 years of age; born in Pennsylvania; not working. 2) Frances Hunt, wife; white married female 64 years of age; born in Massachusetts; not working.